Author Archives: Hector Agosto

Grunt Him In!

A grunt tube – the cheapest, most impactful piece of hunting equipment a bow hunter can own, especially during or…

Understanding Thermals

In some aspects, hunting in areas with steep hills can be ‘easier’ as deer simply cannot travel through some of the…

Calling and Rattling: When To Do It

Calling has revolutionized the way I hunt whitetails and increased my success immensely.  When I began calling deer, I only…

Data Driven Regional Rut Predictions for 2016

A rut activity prediction based on actual hunter data? Say it ain’t so!  With plenty of Rut Predictions out there…

The Key to Crafting a Better Venison Burger

When many think of venison burgers, their thoughts turn into a horror show of burnt hockey pucks that taste like…

2016 Hunting Season Dates for Each State

The days are growing short, the nights are getting chilly, and the leaves are turning every shade of red, yellow, orange,…

Should You Be Hunting Over Scrapes?

In 1982 Roger Rothhaar’s book In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails hit the market.  It was one of the first books…

Why pre-rut is the best time to tag a hitlist buck

This might sound crazy to you, but the rut is not the best time to tag your hitlist buck.  Actually,…